Are Montbretia Poisonous

While the montbretia cultivar “Lucifer” is not specifically listed as poisonous by the ASPCA, it is a member of the iris family (Iridaceae). Other members of the iris family may cause serious reactions if your puppy eats the corms, or bulbs, including diarrhea, excessive slobbering, stomach pain and vomiting.

Is montbretia toxic?

Is Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ poisonous? Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ has no toxic effects reported.

Why is montbretia now called Crocosmia?

Crocosmia used to be known as Montbretia, but this is no longer considered to be its correct name. The name ‘Crocosmia’ comes from the Latin ‘croceus’, which means ‘saffron-coloured’.